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TSCA reform into law

President Obama has signed a bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA). This law gives EPA ( the Environmental Protection Agency) the authority to protect Americans by monitoring closely the chemicals that could cause serious health impacts as for example: cancer, reproductive harm and birth defects.

Some highlights shared by EPA:

The new law requires EPA to evaluate existing chemicals, with clear and enforceable deadlines.

EPA will evaluate chemicals purely on the basis of the health risks they pose.

The new law provides a consistent source of funding for EPA to carry out its new responsibilities.